The Latest Breaking News from Northumberland County Council

Northumberland County Council says permanent candidates are in 'short supply' in search for new legal boss

The authority had been trying to replace its long-standing interim arrangements

Chronicle Live · Mar 10, 2023

Northumberland Line delay blamed on unexploded bomb and archaeological dig

Transport secretary Mark Harper visited the site of one of the new stations on Monday

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023

Northumberland Line that closed in 1960s to reopen in summer 2024

Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced that regular train services will return between Newcastle and Ashington next year.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Duke of Northumberland's Prudhoe housing plans to be reheard after 'error'

A procedural error means the application for 63 new homes in Prudhoe will need to be re-run

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023

Northumberland county councillor expelled from Labour joins independent group

The Bywell councillor was kicked out of Labour after liking posts on social media

Chronicle Live · Feb 28, 2023

Pride and passion: Newcastle United and fans hailed by MPs and council leaders after cup final

MPs and councils across the region have remained positive following the cup final defeat

Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023

Council tax, rent bills, and coastal parking fees to rise in Northumberland as £17m budget cuts approved

County council chiefs were accused of asking residents to pay more for less as the authority's financial plans for the next year were signed off on Wednesday

Chronicle Live · Feb 22, 2023

New affordable bungalows in Blyth for people with dementia will fill a 'huge need'

The council is trying to support people living independently for longer

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2023

Soaring child poverty figures among the grim realities in report looking at health of Newcastle

The city is now has the highest level of child poverty in the North East

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2023

New theatre will be 'the best thing to ever happen' to Berwick claims council leader

It is hoped the revamp will bring more people into Berwick

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2023